I started out by visiting the heronry in Arnold, which was not as good as last time. There seemed to be fewer nesting herons, also.
Truxtun Park was next, and much more productive. I believe this is the first Swamp Sparrow I’ve seen there.
Quiet Waters was good also, but I’m still not seeing many migrants.
This Fox was crossing the Truxtun Park bridge.
The Great Blue Herons were less active than on my last visit.
I don’t recall seeing this many Horned Grebes in previous years.
My favorite Wood Ducks flew right over my head.
Cornell:The simple trills of the Swamp Sparrow ring in spring and summer across eastern and central North America. Its name is appropriate, as it does live in swamps, but it can be found in a wide range of other wetland habitats too.”